The domestic violence Bill was promised in the programme for Government. It is exceptionally important legislation to give the victims of domestic violence more rights. We all know that domestic violence is still insidious in Ireland and there is no doubt that there will be all-party agreement on the legislation which has already been subject to pre-legislative scrutiny. Will the Tánaiste confirm that the Bill will be brought before the Dáil, passed and enacted as soon as possible?

I can confirm that both the domestic violence Bill and the victims Bill will be published this term. As the Deputy said, the domestic violence Bill has already been subject to pre-legislative scrutiny. I hope, therefore, that it can be brought to the Dáil directly.